Chicago Bulls vs Hawks Prediction 14 November 2026
🏀 The Chicago Bulls host the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA regular-season game. The Hawks are firmly in the upper reaches of the Eastern Conference and look like one of its most consistent teams early in the season. The Bulls, by contrast, are going through a difficult spell: they sit 14th in the East and have yet to win a home game. It is therefore no surprise that bookmakers see the hosts as clear underdogs.
Head-to-Head
📊 Chicago Bulls won all three head-to-head games last season. The most recent game took place in Atlanta in December 2025, with the Bulls winning a high-scoring contest 126-123.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago Bulls - Hawks
Chicago: the worst run of results in the league
Chicago are in a deep slump. After a recent loss to San Antonio (119:124), their losing streak has reached eight games. The team have persistent defensive problems, allowing almost 129 points per game (the worst defensive rating in the league). Injuries have made matters worse: key rookie Caleb Wilson is out for at least 4-6 weeks with a broken hand, while Norman Powell remains doubtful.
Without Wilson, the attacking burden falls on Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis, but the rotation is desperately short of depth. Coach Splitter can only hope his players shoot better than expected, as they did against the Spurs. Their attacking numbers for the season, however, are dreadful: 43.7% from the field (26th) and 28.9% from three-point range (last). The league’s highest pace (106.5) makes Bulls games more entertaining, but it seems only to make their results worse.
Match Results: Chicago Bulls
Atlanta Hawks: strong start to the season and potent offence
Atlanta lost their last game to the Los Angeles Lakers (114:124), but had won four of their previous five, including victories over Brooklyn (124:121), Washington (139:132) and Indiana (108:104). The Hawks average 118.3 points (5th), but concede 116.2 (22nd), making them one of the Eastern Conference’s most entertaining teams at this stage of the season.
Atlanta also favour a fast pace (105.6, 2nd), record plenty of assists (31.7 per game, the most in the NBA) and get open shots from the perimeter. Against Chicago’s weak defence, they should feel comfortable. The Hawks’ main advantages are balance and freshness. They are better organised, have a deeper roster and are notably stronger at organising their offence. They also have all their key players available, led by Jalen Johnson.
Match Results: Atlanta Hawks
First-Quarter Prediction
Chicago have lost the first quarter in 9 of their last 10 NBA games. Atlanta have won the first quarter in 5 away games this season. However, the Bulls have covered a first-quarter handicap of +2.5 in five consecutive home games, so the visitors’ advantage may be small. We pick the Hawks to win the first quarter at odds of 1.53.*
Outcome Prediction
Chicago have covered the (+6.5) handicap in seven consecutive home NBA games. They have also covered the (+8.5) handicap in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head games. Chicago's eight-game losing streak does not rule out a defeat by six points or fewer. We pick the Bulls (+6.5) handicap at odds of 1.91.*
Reliable Bet
The Chicago Bulls have covered a (+6.5) handicap in seven consecutive home NBA games. A (+11) handicap offers more room for error: if they lose by exactly 11 points, the stake is refunded. We pick the Bulls (+11) handicap at odds of 1.43.*
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's prediction
Both teams play at the fastest pace in the league and struggle badly on defence, consistently allowing their opponents to score heavily. That is an ideal combination for a high-scoring game, especially given these clubs' tendency to produce wild shootouts when they meet. Chicago's motivation to end their losing streak, combined with their disastrous defence, will lead to an open game and over 242.5 total points.
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Betting Tips: Chicago Bulls - Atlanta Hawks
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